{
  "id": 8176926,
  "title": "Did these players really need HIAs? The NRL is watching",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/did-these-players-really-need-hias-the-nrl-is-watching",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-18T04:56:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Sydney Morning Herald",
    "slug": "the-sydney-morning-herald",
    "url": "https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/did-these-players-really-need-hias-the-nrl-is-watching-20260918-p60yj0.html?ref=rss"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "The NRL hit two clubs with “please explain” notices last weekend seeking clarification on their handling of HIAs, as rivals grow increasingly frustrated at perceived abuse of the concussion protocol.",
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  "editors_take": null,
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      {
        "outlet": "The Age",
        "title": "Did these players really need HIAs? The NRL is watching",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/did-these-players-really-need-hias-the-nrl-is-watching-8177214",
        "published": "2026-09-18T04:56:40.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}